The United States has been suffering from outbreaks of diseases since the beginning of colonial America, but more importantly, during 1914 to present day 2014. Franklin D. Roosevelt, a former president who was affected by the polio virus in 1921, stated, “If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace” (Franklin). Civilization must work together in difficult times to conquer obstacles because in the end, the outcome will be stronger, united nation. Although diseases have the potential to keep an entire nation from functioning, the illnesses such as Measles, Polio, the Great Influenza, and Diphtheria, can also unite the
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In 1921, the United States recorded 15, 520 American lives were lost due to Diphtheria (“Diphtheria”). The year of 1921 was a year that carried panic and anxiety from all parents with children suffering from the dreadful illness. Consequently, an Anti-Vaccination Movement began in America during the mid 1970’s (“History of Anti-Vaccination”). Parents of various religions and beliefs began to believe that the Diphtheria vaccine caused neurological disorders, eventually involving the media, making the belief wider known. The movement not only set horrible, messy lawsuits in motion against vaccine manufacturers, but also caused people to be more susceptible to diseases since they were not being properly vaccinated yearly. In July 1999, the United States public health organization decided to decrease the amount of thimerosal in vaccinations because it was rumored to cause disorders such as autism (“History of Anti-Vaccination”). People were frantic and anxious for the health of their children, which encouraged scientists and innovative minds to find a cure as soon as …show more content…
There are many different types of heart diseases, one being coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in one’s arteries, keeping the heart from receiving blood flow (The Heart). People with high cholesterol are more likely to develop heart disease. Although the disease is more recent and scientists are more prepared to deal with intense diseases such as this one, America has still suffered a tremendous toll of American lives and
In 1921, the United States recorded 15, 520 American lives were lost due to Diphtheria (“Diphtheria”). The year of 1921 was a year that carried panic and anxiety from all parents with children suffering from the dreadful illness. Consequently, an Anti-Vaccination Movement began in America during the mid 1970’s (“History of Anti-Vaccination”). Parents of various religions and beliefs began to believe that the Diphtheria vaccine caused neurological disorders, eventually involving the media, making the belief wider known. The movement not only set horrible, messy lawsuits in motion against vaccine manufacturers, but also caused people to be more susceptible to diseases since they were not being properly vaccinated yearly. In July 1999, the United States public health organization decided to decrease the amount of thimerosal in vaccinations because it was rumored to cause disorders such as autism (“History of Anti-Vaccination”). People were frantic and anxious for the health of their children, which encouraged scientists and innovative minds to find a cure as soon as …show more content…
There are many different types of heart diseases, one being coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in one’s arteries, keeping the heart from receiving blood flow (The Heart). People with high cholesterol are more likely to develop heart disease. Although the disease is more recent and scientists are more prepared to deal with intense diseases such as this one, America has still suffered a tremendous toll of American lives and